What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[6speedblazer]

I love that box.

My 6 year old made that for me shortly before she messed up my shim layout and I had to redo all my setup again.

 

[Tonyrodz]

My 6 year old made that for me shortly before she messed up my shim layout and I had to redo all my setup again.

I'm sure it'll be a fun story to tell your grand kids.

 

[6speedblazer]

I'm not mad, I'd rather her be outside with me, than inside playing on a tablet or something.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I'm not mad, I'd rather her be outside with me, than inside playing on a tablet or something.

I agree. I miss spending time with my kids. They're adults now.

 

[clandr1]

Installed a truetrac in my escalade. This job turned into a bit of a headache for various reasons, but i was able to get it resolved. View attachment 479755View attachment 479756
I have built probably a 1000 diffs over the years and NEVER had this happen. I was able to get it out super easy, but it still is a kick in the nuts. I was doing my final torque pass and on the last bolt i was thinking, man this bolt feels weird, then snap.

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come to find out it looks like my torque wrench went bad and i was significantly over torquing the bolts.

Got new bolts and got that part resolved. I was able to get my backlash to .0045" and tossed it all back together before running out of daylight. Still need to toss the brakes on and button up the cover. But the hard part is done at this point.

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Much respect. Differentials might as well operate on magic and unicorn tears as far as I’m concerned.

 

[LsHart]

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A bit more finish sanding and will be ready for paint this weekend. Still not sure if I should paint the bow tie black or keep it white

I'm trying to find a gloss black one for my hoe. If anyone has seen one. I've found matte black that's paint ready.

 

[Electrickian]

come to find out it looks like my torque wrench went bad and i was significantly over torquing the bolts.

Bwahahaha! Translation: I was reading Nm instead of Ft lbs on the wrench

 

[LsHart]

making my truck shiny for the gm tailgate tour one panel at a time because last time i rushed it all in one day

GM Tailgate Tour | A road trip for GM trucks

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What did u use on the hood?

 

[ncalvo]

What did u use on the hood?

just meguirs compound, polish, and wax with a da

 

[LsHart]

just meguirs compound, polish, and wax with a da

When it comes to DAing, been nervous thinking I would burn the paint. Just one of those things I never really got into.

 

[6speedblazer]

Bwahahaha! Translation: I was reading Nm instead of Ft lbs on the wrench

Nah. I had it set to 89 ft lb and snapped a bolt. After I put my digital adapter it read 125 when it clicked over at 89. This thing is like 25 years old, so its probably time for a new one.

 

[Electrickian]

Nah. I had it set to 89 ft lb and snapped a bolt. After I put my digital adapter it read 125 when it clicked over at 89. This thing is like 25 years old, so its probably time for a new one.

I was just messing with you man. I said that cuz I've actually done it myself. Luckily I didn't break bolts tho. And it wasn't on a vehicle either

 

[ncalvo]

When it comes to DAing, been nervous thinking I would burn the paint. Just one of those things I never really got into.

I'm a noob and it isn't that bad, i think I could go deeper and get more defects out but it is good enough for me. these trucks have so much surface area its a big job definitely don't rush it

 

[clandr1]

Currently in the middle of replacing my driver side valve cover with the updated Dorman PCV design. Figured I would snap a picture of the internals before I put the new cover on.

Edit to add: installed a catch can while I was at it.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

finally got around to upgrading all the heater core quick connects...
nothing wrong with this set of plastic replacement ones yet... they weren't looking fresh though and I didn't want to wait for them to explode and leave someone stranded.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Starting playing around with a set of headlights. My OEM ones are done and proper HIR bulbs aren't cheap and don't perform well so a retrofit is in the cards...unfortunately these are really shallow housings so we cant do this the easy way. Trying out some NHK Bi Leds in the lows. Ill just run 9011s in the highs- should be plenty of light for the occasional times i need high beams.

 

[6speedblazer]

finally got around to upgrading all the heater core quick connects...
nothing wrong with this set of plastic replacement ones yet... they weren't looking fresh though and I didn't want to wait for them to explode and leave someone stranded.


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Dont forget the ones for the rear heatercore. Mine crumbled when i took them off.

 

[6speedblazer]

Starting playing around with a set of headlights. My OEM ones are done and proper HIR bulbs aren't cheap and don't perform well so a retrofit is in the cards...unfortunately these are really shallow housings so we cant do this the easy way. Trying out some NHK Bi Leds in the lows. Ill just run 9011s in the highs- should be plenty of light for the occasional times i need high beams.

Keep this updated, I have been planning out the same upgrade on my escalade just haven't got around to it yet, I retrofitted my Denali about 10 years ago and the light output is WAY better than the escalade HID reflector setup.

I have not opened a set of escalade headlights yet, but my gut reaction is to remove the reflector and make a mounting bracket to go in its place, this would help recess the lights and deal with the shallow housing. Unfortunately this would also force a mod to the high beam setup as well.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Had a bunch of HVAC issues. No rear heat. No front defrost. actuators clicking randomly. Had to disassemble the damn dash to get to the center high mount one behind the radio area. Replaced the front HVAC controller -first dorman replacement screen looked like shit- had to replace that again. Replaced a bunch of actuators-2 in the rear. Did some crack repair on the dash. Still have to put it all back together...

Finally purchased a proper coolant pressure tester to verify there werent any leaks in the rear heater lines, and found out that I had a leak that only showed up above 13 psi. Held just fine below that... one at the throttle body, and one at the thermostat housing.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Dont forget the ones for the rear heatercore. Mine crumbled when i took them off.

Damn thanks... i have that open right now too. I didnt even think about those. Same part number?

Edit - found another post that explains this well

Heater Hose - Aluminum Parts Upgrade

Has anyone replaced the plastic hose connections on the firewall with metal aftermarket parts? Specifically the Dorman T connector and the Dorman 800-409 adapter? I attached pictures of these parts below for your reference. I have ordered these parts because I want to minimize the risk of...

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